Martin Clunes recalls his first reaction to Huw Edwards scandal | The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleCasey Cooper-FiskeTuesday 17 March 2026 00:59 GMTMartin Clunes plays Huw Edwards in new TV dramaActor Martin Clunes is set to portray Huw Edwards in the upcoming Channel 5 drama, Power: The Downfall Of Huw Edwards'Clunes initially felt sympathy for Edwards when allegations first emerged, believing he was being unfairly targeted by newspapers.His view changed significantly once the true nature of the allegations, involving Edwards accessing indecent images of children, became public.Edwards, a former prominent BBC newsreader, was charged in June 2024 and pleaded guilty in July 2024 to making indecent images of children.The drama, directed by Bafta and Emmy-winning Michael Samuels, is scheduled to air on Channel 5 on Tuesday, March 24, at 9pm.In fullMartin Clunes admits initial sympathy for Huw Edwards before truth behind scandalThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in